Taj Mahal

Born: New York, NY, 1940

Years Active: 1968-2004

Member of: Rising Sons

Influenced by: Robert Johnson, Sleepy John Estes, Blind Willie McTell, Mississippi John Hurt

Genre: R & B

Biography: One of the most prominent figures in late 20th century blues, singer/multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal played an enormous role ...

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Apr 17 2009 7:00AM by Benjy Eisen

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Spinner: Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal are teaming up for a joint tour in which they perform separate sets before coming together for the grand finale. Called the 'BonTaj Roulet' tour, the 30-date outing aims to raise $1 per ticket sold for charitable causes. ... Read more

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